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First Contact Practitioner- Physiotherapist

Advance Physiotherapy Group Limited

The closing date is 29 May 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedFirst Contact Physiotherapist (FCP)to join our dynamic and expanding team. This role is crucial in providing direct access to musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy for patients without the need for prior GP referral. As an FCP, you will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of MSK conditions, contributing to improved patient outcomes and the efficient management of care pathways.

The ideal candidate will have significant clinical expertise in MSK physiotherapy and be passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of integrated care, directly impacting the way MSK services are delivered within the community.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as autonomous MSK practitioner , using your expert knowledge of (MSK) issues, to create stronger links for wider MSK services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills.
  • To assess, diagnose, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a complex caseload etc.
  • Request investigations (such as x- rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the limitations of investigations, interpret and act on results and feedback to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
  • To develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients and provide a range of first line treatment options, including self[1]management and referral to physiotherapy services and social prescribing provision.
  • To develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care.
  • Working closely with local secondary care MSK services, community care MSK services and social and community interventions as required, to support the management of patients in primary care.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and other services regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care.

About us

We are a rapidly growing company led by advanced physiotherapists, dedicated to providing high-quality physiotherapy, MSK triage, and First Contact MSK services across the country. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care while continuing to expand and innovate within the physiotherapy field.

Benefits:

  • Regular in-service training to enhance professional development
  • Funding for injection therapy courses
  • Full support to complete the HEE First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) roadmap
  • 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank holiday

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience 36600-42000k

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0315-25-0001-CH

Job locations

Fountains Health

Delamere Street

Chester

CH1 4DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To work as autonomous MSK practitioner , using your expert knowledge of (MSK) issues, to create stronger links for wider MSK services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills.
  • To assess, diagnose, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a complex caseload etc.
  • Request investigations (such as x- rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the limitations of investigations, interpret and act on results and feedback to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
  • To develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients and provide a range of first line treatment options, including self[1]management and referral to physiotherapy services and social prescribing provision.
  • To develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care.
  • Working closely with local secondary care MSK services, community care MSK services and social and community interventions as required, to support the management of patients in primary care.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and other services regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To work as autonomous MSK practitioner , using your expert knowledge of (MSK) issues, to create stronger links for wider MSK services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills.
  • To assess, diagnose, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a complex caseload etc.
  • Request investigations (such as x- rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment regime, understanding the limitations of investigations, interpret and act on results and feedback to aid diagnosis and the management plans of patients.
  • To develop integrated and tailored care programmes in partnership with patients and provide a range of first line treatment options, including self[1]management and referral to physiotherapy services and social prescribing provision.
  • To develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care.
  • Working closely with local secondary care MSK services, community care MSK services and social and community interventions as required, to support the management of patients in primary care.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and other services regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc in Physiotherapy
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in core MSK services

Desirable

  • MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Experience of working in primary care or GP practices
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc in Physiotherapy
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in core MSK services

Desirable

  • MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Experience of working in primary care or GP practices

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Advance Physiotherapy Group Limited

Address

Fountains Health

Delamere Street

Chester

CH1 4DS


Employer's website

http://www.advancephysiotherapygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Advance Physiotherapy Group Limited

Address

Fountains Health

Delamere Street

Chester

CH1 4DS


Employer's website

http://www.advancephysiotherapygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Adnan Iftikhar

info@advancephysiotherapygroup.co.uk

07423245745

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience 36600-42000k

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0315-25-0001-CH

Job locations

Fountains Health

Delamere Street

Chester

CH1 4DS


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